Name: Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
Address: Calle Central y Tercera Av 15, Barrio Tournon, San Francisco, Cantón Goicoechea, Costa Rica, San José (and vicinity), San José Province, CR
Price range: US$83–US$180 per night
Rating: 8.15

What guests think

At Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica, travelers frequently praise the friendly, accommodating staff, large rooms, and an abundant breakfast, while noting an older property with ongoing renovations, dated areas, and occasional maintenance issues that can affect comfort and consistency.

Guests like the gym and pool areas, though some describe the pool as cold and a few outdoor spaces in need of refresh. Rooms are spacious but dated, with reports of musty humidity, occasional AC or Wi-Fi issues, noise from halls or the highway, and many noting missing mini-fridges. The location suits taxi or ride-share access to downtown, but several felt there’s little to walk to and it can feel uneasy at night. A sensible choice for short city stops and tour jump-offs.

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Facilities

Large gym and pool/hot tub areas are highlights, with on-site bar/restaurant and free self-parking appreciated. Some facilities feel dated or under renovation, and several guests found the pool water cold.

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María del Carmen

22 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Bien el servicio, un poco húmeda la habitación. La alberca tiene el agua fría, eso es pésimo.

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Heather

15 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hot tub and pool were nice after a long travel day.

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Ron

5 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We absolutely loved this property. Checkin was smooth and our room was so big it blew our mind. The premises offered many amenities and really nice forest scenery. The pools are very nice along with jacuzzi. The breakfast was different everyday and it was good and fresh. Honestly the best breakfast food ive had buffet style at any hotel ive ever stayed at. It was my wifes birthday so we decided to try the restaurant on the premises and it was like hitting a homerun. Prices were great, food was awesome and service was impeccable. And one last thing the gym this place has could rival any sports club gym . It is so big and basically has the most weights ive ever seen in a hotel gym or even so chain sports clubs. Check this hotel out you will not be disappointed.

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Annabelle

8 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The property was beautiful and the rooms always clean. The only thing, there were lots of family gathering with young kids, pool area, not a place to relax. Spa hot tub, all kids and it was cold. Everything else, excellent

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David

5 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The service by the staff was excellent--friendly, supportive, and responsive. The breakfast choices the first day of our stay were extensive but much more limited on subsequent days. The one day I tried an omelet, the chef barely cooked the vegetables. The exercise facility also was excellent, though we only got to use it once. Our biggest complaint was with the Wi-Fi service. It was terrible! During our second stay we were located at the far end of the hotel, and the Wi-Fi reception was spotty at best and frequently interrupted. Several times we had to walk to the lobby to get better service so that we could communicate with local friends and family and make travel arrangements. Please upgrade!

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janelle

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Covienet great breakfast included delish snacks nice pool and hot tub nice big room. Clean and safe for familys.

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Adam

30 Jul 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Excellent service from very friendly and professional staff, all of them. Great buffet breakfast with omelette bar. The exterior patio and pool areas could use a facelift or power washing at least. We had a great stay. 👍

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Bridget

5 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The rooms were clean, beds and bedding comfortable. Internet access was spotty. Pool area and outside was beautiful. Breakfast was very good. Made to order omelets, rice and beans, scrambled eggs, usual cereals,

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MINERVA

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Estacionamiento amplio, desayuno delicioso con alimentos locales e internacionales, gimnasio enorme, cerca del centro, el personal muy amable y servicial, es cierto pura vida estar ahi.

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Zen

18 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were a bit disappointed at first as Looked a bit tired when we arrived. But bedrooms spacious and very comfortable. Facilities were great with kids after a long flight. Loved the hot tub! Gym was one of the best gyms I have been too in a hotel- they had every piece of equipment. Breakfast was very enjoyable too! If you over look the bad lighting and needing a little update. It was perfect for our stop over with 3 kids. Great price too.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms and common areas clean, but recurring comments cite musty humidity, worn carpets/fixtures, and occasional housekeeping lapses.

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Jaime R

16 Aug 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Estuvimos 5 noches y solo un día hicieron limpieza de la habitación. Somos clientes bastantes considerados pues manteníamos el orden pero llegar cada noche y ver la basura del baño y la habitación fue una gran decepción. Las habitaciones no tiene refrigerador ni microondas, máquina de hielo encontramos solo una en el segundo piso a larga distancia.Todos los días tenía q buscar donde tirar la basura, En dos ocasiones fui al front desk a pedir ayuda pues no teníamos shampoo y crema la ayuda nunca llegó. El área alrededor del hotel es insegura y muy sucia y aunque el hotel es inmenso es tan oscuro q parecía q ahí no habitaba nadie.

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Jana

1 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The stay was a bit disappointing. Staff, other than in the breakfast area don't engage. Our room needed lots of repairs - leaky caulking in the shower, water backup in the shower, toilet that runs and we needed someone to come get the AC running and it still didn't work well. Our mattress needed replacement and was torn at the top so the sheets wouldn't stay on and the room was so dark. The furniture was all metal and very cheap. Room smelled mildew. We did get the late check out and the 10$ food credit but we had to ask. Breakfast was ok but very repetitive and the omelette station had a huge wait so we didn't bother. One small bottle of water to day to split by two adults; but really, the tap water was fine. Pool area was nice but the pool was so cold and the hot tub so small. All the couches were tired - front area and in nooks around the hotel. We could have stayed elsewhere for the same price and I'm not sure how it's a 4* hotel unfortunately.

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Carol

6 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful, clean, spacious

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Ashley Clarke

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel room we had was definitely dated. Dirty and worn carpet and curtains. Stained toilets and tubs. The TV did not work and when asked for assistance we were told “it’s because of the style of the TV it’s not a smart TV”. However, smart tv or not there should be sound. There were other rooms that were renovated but unfortunately we did not get one. The included breakfast was okay and the location ( proximity to places we wanted to go ) was nice. I wouldn’t return or recommend this hotel.

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Michael

4 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Always clean rooms helpful staff a grest place to stay

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Raquel

25 Mar 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The property was clean. Easy parking and friendly staff

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ELMER

22 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Yes the room was spotless

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SANDRA

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Between the filthy rooms and areas surrounding the pool and bathtub areas, I saved you from seeing the photos of the pool area, where the bathrooms were with green mold toilets, no flushing, and no cleaning for days. The stars are a mistake coming from this hotel.

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Marissa

30 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

ROOM: it felt very moist. Even when the AC was on, the bedding felt "wet/moist." The staff was friendly, breakfast was good, my only complaint is that my family got bed bug bites from this hotel.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally large and comfortable but dated, with frequent notes about missing mini-fridges, corridor/highway noise, and occasional AC or Wi-Fi issues; some rooms are far from the lobby.

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Mopelola

16 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Breakfast was good and the rooms are clean. It’s quite a distance from the pickup zones of many tour companies, but if you book with the company advertised at the lobby, you’ll have a good time. There’s an initial disappointment when you arrive at the hotel. The pictures you expect might be a far cry from what you see. The hotel looks fatigued and a bit ancient. Those who crave the feel of the 1960s might appreciate it. Perhaps, the hotel should rebrand as such.

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Juliana

9 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Noisy by the highway, hard to sleep The hotel is old but the staff was nice

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Ricardo

7 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stay was good. Good breakfast. AC in the room would make very loud noises a few times every hour, which made it difficult to sleep. Water would stream out of the shower because there was no door seal.

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Jordi

10 Nov 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The master Suite is not there best it’s the Junior Suite. The Master is very, very very far away.

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MATTHEW

27 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Bed was awful. Sage would not work.

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David

5 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The service by the staff was excellent--friendly, supportive, and responsive. The breakfast choices the first day of our stay were extensive but much more limited on subsequent days. The one day I tried an omelet, the chef barely cooked the vegetables. The exercise facility also was excellent, though we only got to use it once. Our biggest complaint was with the Wi-Fi service. It was terrible! During our second stay we were located at the far end of the hotel, and the Wi-Fi reception was spotty at best and frequently interrupted. Several times we had to walk to the lobby to get better service so that we could communicate with local friends and family and make travel arrangements. Please upgrade!

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Claudia

29 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was clean, and breakfast was good. The facilities are dated although maintained. There were rowdy crowds at the hotel and noise carried from rooms, hallways, and the restaurants. The room did not have a minifridge nor bathtub, nor convenient electricity plugs. The TV had low resolution and was old. Staff was generally pleasant and there were several food options available. The hotel is not walking distance from anything.

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jorge fortino astorga

22 Nov 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Fallo el aire acondicionado, se le informo a mantenimiento y nunca resolvieron el problema

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YAMIL

5 Aug 2025

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One of the two rooms was not to standard with the shower plate loose and unacceptable to allow someone to stay there. The room overall was aged and needed upgrades and repairs to the bathroom shower/tub. The other room was more updated but was very musty smelling. The breakfast was good with decent options.

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Stefan

4 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice big room ( premium) although surprisingly enough there was no refrigirator. Room a bit " worn out", but thats fine with us, it was very well cleaned.Friendly staff. Breakfast ok. Tip to hotel: change of broken " fruitboxes" in beakfastroom would make it look more professional/ less " juicy".

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, helpful, and accommodating across departments. Occasional lapses include slow check-in, unmet requests, or brusque interactions at breakfast.

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CARLOS

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Me hospedé en el hotel por una actividad a la que asistí. Las instalaciones viejas, el televisor no funciona, el teléfono no tiene tono entonces no se puede comunicar con recepción. Lo peor, en el desayuno uno de los empleados fue mal educado, retador y ofensivo con una adulta mayor que nos acompaña. Al ingresarlo lejos de reconocer su mal actuar lo que hizo fue reírse. El hotel es pésimo y NO lo recomiendo en lo más mínimo. Se aleja mucho de todas las buenas prácticas de servicio al cliente de un hotel de cadena y máxime de uno con la calidad que tiene Radisson

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Martin

31 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in very slow Building dated and old .. does not look anything like the photos Full of coach tour elderly Americans Restaurant and bar area full and overflowing for dinner .. staff unhelpful..no where to eat in local area .. had to order uber eats Breakfast ok Gym . Well there is one but tiny and very limited Free car parking and lots of space Poor value for money- expensive for service offered

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RUBEN

27 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Él aire Acondicionado no decía, la habitación muy caliente. Sé reporto y no hicieron nada para solucionar. Él llavin no tiene seguridad ni un picaporte o pasador extra para evitar un ingresa no authorization a la habitación.

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Michael

16 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Always consistently good service even with new people especially at reception where the first impression happens. This Radisson has large rooms, everything is always clean and well organized. Always a good place to stay even for a long period of time. Service is the key! and the people at this Radisson serve with excellence.

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Federico

11 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nosotros solicitamos una cama extra desde antes de nuestra llegada. No estaba en la habitación. Llamamos varias veces solicitándola, y nos dijeron que iba a ver. No la llevaron nunca y nadie nos llamó para informar si se podía o no, simplemente ignoraron nuestra solicitud. En el baño, el toallero se cae, y lo vuelven a poner sin arreglarlo. A penas se coloca en 2 tornillos, pero se cae constantemente. Es molesto. No hay servicio de alimentación en la habitación accesible, pues únicamente está la opción de pedir comida del restaurante que sirve comida formal.

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Fausto

16 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff poço simpático. Habitacion que nos dieron era justo al lado del hall de entrada/restaurate/bar/salon de fiestas. Era un ruido enorme en nuestra habitacion hasta tarde. No se podia estar en la habitacion. Toallas de baño tambien muy flavas

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Rebeca Mariana

12 Nov 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

Muy buen servicio en general de todo el staff del hotel. La habitación siempre limpia. Muy buena ubicación.

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christopher

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The entire staff were friendly, chatty and made my stay feel like a fun place to call home for my trip to San Jose. My new favourite hotel in San Jose.

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Frances

27 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff at the hotel were extremely helpful and the front desk team helped make our trip a big success. Specifically Scarlet. Thank you to the team

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Location

Practical for reaching downtown and tours by taxi/ride-share, but several guests found little within walking distance and described the area as industrial or unsafe at night; some noted road noise.

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Nasreen

11 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was fine for a one night stay ahead of heading to the airport but I wouldn’t stay more than a night. The location isn’t great (although the parking lot is helpful). It’s hard to access downtown - about a 20 minute walk to the Gold Museum - and there’s not much around. The lobby and restaurant and bar are nice. The food was excellent and the staff there was nice. The room wasn’t great. The bathroom needed upgrading and a deep clean. I’m also fairly certain housekeeping entered our room without our knowledge or permission right after we checked in and had left for sightseeing to add a shower curtain because none was there.

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Olga

19 Oct 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Great location!

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farhad

24 Apr 2025

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Very dirty part of town. There are drunks and prostitutes around. Did not feel safe

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thomas

17 May 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Good breakfast. Good front desk staff. So so food. Noisy. Couldn’t walk anywhere from hotel, felt unsafe. Fixtures very dated. Whole hotel needs updated. Room a/c barely kept up with temp. Lousy TV. Good maid service.

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Claudia

29 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was clean, and breakfast was good. The facilities are dated although maintained. There were rowdy crowds at the hotel and noise carried from rooms, hallways, and the restaurants. The room did not have a minifridge nor bathtub, nor convenient electricity plugs. The TV had low resolution and was old. Staff was generally pleasant and there were several food options available. The hotel is not walking distance from anything.

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Bruce

8 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property itself, while old, is very well maintained and secure. Staff is very friendly and efficient. Neighboring area appears somewhat unsafe.

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Stephanie Michelle

21 Apr 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel is nice but it's not convenient for walking has to Uber everywhere

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Alex

8 Oct 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Nice place with clean room, staff very friendly always available to answer any questions,good foods with prices a little bit expensive.This is place where people can enjoy their stays.Also, it is not too far from downtown where you can make all connections to visit other cities using the public transportation. I like it for my next trip to Costa Rica Radisson will be my choice.

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trevor

25 Mar 2025

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Stayed 12 nights

Hotel, its staff and bar meals were good what was disappointing was the traffic noise and very limited local restaurants/supermarkets and its general location….

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Christine

25 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location for all the tours available! Taxi was only 35 US dollars to the airport that was about 30 minutes away. Staff was wonderful!

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Dining

Breakfast is frequently praised for variety and quality (often with an omelette station). Many enjoyed the on-site restaurant and bar, though some found prices high or service inconsistent.

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Marli

8 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very pleasant. The breakfast was really good. A variety of options. The room was big and comfortable. We only stay a night. The hotel in overall was nice

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Ron

5 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We absolutely loved this property. Checkin was smooth and our room was so big it blew our mind. The premises offered many amenities and really nice forest scenery. The pools are very nice along with jacuzzi. The breakfast was different everyday and it was good and fresh. Honestly the best breakfast food ive had buffet style at any hotel ive ever stayed at. It was my wifes birthday so we decided to try the restaurant on the premises and it was like hitting a homerun. Prices were great, food was awesome and service was impeccable. And one last thing the gym this place has could rival any sports club gym . It is so big and basically has the most weights ive ever seen in a hotel gym or even so chain sports clubs. Check this hotel out you will not be disappointed.

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thomas

17 May 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Good breakfast. Good front desk staff. So so food. Noisy. Couldn’t walk anywhere from hotel, felt unsafe. Fixtures very dated. Whole hotel needs updated. Room a/c barely kept up with temp. Lousy TV. Good maid service.

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Andreas

1 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Det luktade illa på rummet, dålig restaurang och ganska ogästvänlig miljö.

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Sonya

13 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was very pleasant. The food was wonderful. Breakfast was different every day. I especially love the Omelette bar. and I could exchange my American money for Costa Rican Colon without paying any exchange rates.

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Alex

8 Oct 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Nice place with clean room, staff very friendly always available to answer any questions,good foods with prices a little bit expensive.This is place where people can enjoy their stays.Also, it is not too far from downtown where you can make all connections to visit other cities using the public transportation. I like it for my next trip to Costa Rica Radisson will be my choice.

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Natasha

2 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A very comfortable stay, we ate in the hotel restaurant which was very good and the buffet breakfast offered a wide selection of options. I would book this hotel for a short stay.

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Adam

30 Jul 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Excellent service from very friendly and professional staff, all of them. Great buffet breakfast with omelette bar. The exterior patio and pool areas could use a facelift or power washing at least. We had a great stay. 👍

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Don

24 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent buffet breakfast. A little mixup on rooms but the manager got it figured out. Very comfortable stay

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MINERVA

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Estacionamiento amplio, desayuno delicioso con alimentos locales e internacionales, gimnasio enorme, cerca del centro, el personal muy amable y servicial, es cierto pura vida estar ahi.

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Month	Average price
January	US$117
February	US$132
March	US$127
April	US$122
May	US$113
June	US$122
July	US$128
August	US$104
September	US$104
October	US$114
November	US$109
December	US$110

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $100	16 $83	17 $92	18 $91	19 $91
20 $91	21 $92	22 $92	23	24 $180	25 $93	26 $92
27 $90	28 $92	29 $92	30 $92

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $92	2 $92	3 $92
4 $92	5 $92	6 $92	7 $95	8 $95	9 $95	10
11	12 $132	13	14	15	16	17 $102
18 $97	19 $95	20 $97	21 $97	22 $132	23 $97	24 $97
25 $97	26 $95	27 $97	28 $97	29 $100	30 $100	31 $98

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Safe)

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